Burger Variations - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs lean ground beef
Bistro Burgers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 loaves French bread, halved
8 leaves lettuce (arugula or watercress)
1/4 cup cheese spread (garlic and herb)
4 ounces roasted red peppers, sliced (bottled works good)
Santa Fe Burgers
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cilantro
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
Meat Loaf Burgers
1/2 teaspoon dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
4 kaiser rolls
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
4 slices bacon

Preparation

Divide the ground beef equally into three medium bowls. Add ingredients for each burger variation UP TO THE BREAD TYPE and mix well. Form into four thick patties per each type.
Heat grill or broiler. Grill or broil about 6 minutes per side or till desired doneness.
Plate up with the toppings (the ingredients following the bread) onto the burgers.